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Congressional Visits Day,
April 16-18, 2013
From April 16-18, AAPG staff members participated in the 2013 AAPG Congressional Visits Day (Congressional Visit Days). This annual event provides an opportunity for AAPG members to discuss petroleum science and energy issues with decision makers in the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.
During the afternoon of April 16, AAPG staff provided a brief overview of the legislative process, how Congress works, ways in which participants would be able to make the event successful and issues that are of concern to Washington. Wednesday was devoted to small-group visits to the executive branch as well as congressional committee offices. On April 18, small groups visited individual congressional offices.
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Recent Events
- AAPG President Ted Beaumont submits a commendation to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology for its support of R&D of oil shales and other unconventional oil and natural gas resources.
- AAPG President Paul Weimer submits comments on Access to Digital Research Databases to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- AAPG President Paul Weimer submits comments on Open Access Publications to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Action Alerts & Legislative Tracking
- Paul Britt
- Jeff Eppink
- William Gof
- Lee Harvard
- David Hawk
- Jim Hill
- Terry Hollrah
- Peter MacKenzie, Vice Chair
- Deborah Sacrey
- Carl J. Smith
- Dan Smith, Chair
- John Lorenz
- Mike Jacobs (DEG)
- Frank Walles (EMD)
- Scott Tinker (Advisory Council)
- Steve Sonnenberg (HoD)
- Rick Fritz
- Pat Gratton
- Pete Rose
- Will Green
- preparing of AAPG Statements on crucial issues (for approval by the Executive Committee)
- working to encourage AAPG members to communicate with Congress,
- preparing and providing testimony to Congress, and
- developing and carrying out informational meetings on critical energy issues for Congressional staff.
The GAC Action Alert email system will allow AAPG members to make comments on issues identified that would benefit from credible AAPG input.
Stay on top of legislation in your area. TrendTrack is a Member service provided by the Division of Professional Affairs (DPA). It is focused on legislation on the state level and highlights actions that will impact the oil and gas industry. Membership in the DPA is required to gain access to this service. Here's how to join.
AAPG Statements
Official statements approved by the DPA President and the AAPG Executive Committee now with links to relevant current legislation.
Policy Watch
Monthly column written by Edie Allison, GEO-DC Director, for the AAPG Explorer.
AAPG GEO-DC Governance Board
The GEO-DC Governance Board provides strategic guidance and advice on office activities. It consists of AAPG members with significant experience interacting with policy makers and their staff. The Governance Board meets in person twice per year, with additional conference calls as required.
AAPG GEO-DC Governance Board Roster
Observers:
Advisors:
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is an important and long-term part of the Division of Professional Affairs’ activities. The GAC’s program has been varied and has consisted of: